Question

Match the columns I and II, and choose the correct combination from the options given.

Column I	Column II
(a) Haplontic life-cycle	(i) Gymnosperms and Angiosperms
(b) Diplontic life-cycle	(ii) Spirogyra
(c) Haplo-diplontic life	(iii) Bryophytes and Pteridophytes

• A. (a)—(i), (b)—(iii), (c)—(ii)
• B. (a)—(iii), (b)—(i), (c)—(ii)
• C. (a)—(ii), (b)—(i), (c)—(iii)
• D. (a)—(ii) (b)—(iii), (c)—(i)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The main form of the haplontic life cycle is haploid and diploid zygote is formed in this cycle for a short period of time and this type of life cycle is found in Spirogyra.
The main form of a diplontic life cycle is diploid which produces gametes and this type of life cycle is found in Gymnosperm and Angiosperm.
In haplo-diplontic life cycle, multicellular diploid sporophyte is present which produces haploid spores via meiosis and it is found in Bryophyta and Pteridophyta.